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CHILD CUSTODY STATE LAWS
(Updated: ) There is a new 15 to 17 page report for each of the 50 states and DC. All State Laws concerning:
(1) CUSTODY, (2) VISITATION, and (3) CHILD SUPPORT are covered. There is no complicated legal language. Everything is written clearly and concisely for men and women involved in child custody issues. Each Report discusses the State Laws, with emphasis on how these laws pertain to you. “Frequently Asked Questions” are included for each section---these are answers to questions from men and women just like you. AVAILABLE: All 50 states and DC.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

AT WHAT AGE CAN A CHILD CHOOSE?
(Updated: )This is the state-of-the-art discussion of the question: "When can a child (under 18 years of age) make the decision as to whether he/she will live with Mom or Dad? This is the largest, most current, and most complete volume of information ever compiled! This publication will answer EVERY question that you have on the subject![CLICK TO READ MORE]

(Updated: )
Dr. Barry Bricklin and Dr. Gail Elliot, two of the country’s most famous and respected child custody experts, have developed a unique program that gives men or women the best chance of winning a favorable custody arrangement. Their program will also keep their custody plan from being destroyed as their ex tries to “chip away” and modify it.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

FATHERS: DEFENDING YOUR CHILD CUSTODY RIGHTS(Updated: )Fathers have been given specific rights by family courts in every state. This publication has been developed to help you defend your custody rights when: ~Someone attempts to take your children away or ~Someone interferes with specific custody or visitation rights that you have already been given by the court system.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

MOTHERS: DEFENDING YOUR CHILD CUSTODY RIGHTS
(Updated: )Mothers have been given specific rights by family courts in every state. This publication has been developed to help you defend your custody rights when: ~Someone attempts to take your children away or ~Someone interferes with specific custody or visitation rights that you have already been given by the court system.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

FATHERS GOING TO CUSTODY COURT
(Updated: )is a totally integrated publication that guides Fathers every step of the way as they seek to gain custody or visitation of their children. This is an entirely unique publication. It contains information from Dr. Barry Bricklin and Dr. Gail Elliot, two nationally-known and respected Child Custody Experts, who have been given access to those private "inner circle" areas of the judicial process that ultimately decides the fate of your Children. THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN PRAISED BY FATHERS FOR MAKING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE![CLICK TO READ MORE]

MOTHERS GOING TO CUSTODY COURT
(Updated: )is a totally integrated publication that guides Mothers every step of the way as they seek to gain custody or visitation of their children. This is an entirely unique publication. It contains information from Dr. Barry Bricklin and Dr. Gail Elliot, two nationally-known and respected Child Custody Experts, who have been given access to those private "inner circle" areas of the judicial process that ultimately decides the fate of your Children. THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN PRAISED BY MOTHERS FOR MAKING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE![CLICK TO READ MORE]

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MODIFY YOUR CUSTODY & VISITATION PLAN YOURSELF
(Updated:
)Provides the Legal Forms for all 50 states and DC. Shows you EXACTLY how to fill out the forms and to file the Legal Forms YOURSELF. There is full information about how to represent yourself in court. 1000’s and 1000’s of mothers and fathers have used these forms to modify their custody and visitation plans without using a lawyer. [CLICK TO READ MORE]

CHILD CU$TODY ON A BUDGET: HANDLING YOUR CHILD CUSTODY CASE WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES
(Updated: )This Publication contains almost 1000 pages and almost 10,000 specific resources that will help you defend your Child Custody Rights while spending little or no money! Every state plus D.C is represented by these wonderful resources! YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS PUBLICATION GIVES YOU 24/7 PASSWORD-PROTECTED ACCESS TO THE SITE FOR A FULL YEAR! COME BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN AS THE SITE IS CONTINUALLY UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND HELP! [CLICK TO READ MORE]

THE IMPORTANCE OF ADULTERY IN CURRENT CUSTODY & VISITATION DECISIONS
(Updated:
)Also discusses: extra-marital sexual misconduct, “friendly parent doctrine,” (caregiving parent, religion, judicial bias, “psychological parent doctrine,” mothers vs. fathers bias, many more. Every item that can be considered by a family court judge is discussed! This publication is invaluable if you are trying to get custody or modify a custody order. [CLICK TO READ MORE]

25 KEY STRATEGIES TO HELP YOUR CUSTODY CASE BY DRS. BRICKLIN & ELLIOT
(Updated: )NOW! THE This information has helped over 100,000 parents since 1988 do their best in their child custody case! INCLUDES: 14 key Strategies that can definitely help your case. How to deal with 7 strategies that could be used to damage your position. 4 strategies that can be effective when a child has been bribed or manipulated into turning against you. [CLICK TO READ MORE]

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS
(Updated: )Custody Evaluation is a critical element in the decision-making process of your child custody case. What can you expect? What do evaluators look for during a comprehensive Custody Evaluation? Can you prepare for a Custody Evaluation? Information prepared by experts.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS MANUAL
(Updated: )ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTIES VISITING WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN? DO YOU HAVE A GRANDCHILD WHO IS BEING TREATED POORLY OR EVEN ABUSED? DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ARE AS GRANDPARENTS? THIS IS THE ULTIMATE PACKAGE OF INFORMATION FOR GRANDPARENTS INVOLVED (OR TO BE INVOLVED) IN A CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTE. YOUR EVERY QUESTION IS ANSWERED!
The LEGAL FORMS are included.

GRANDPARENTS ASSERTING THEIR RIGHTS IN CUSTODY COURT
(Updated: )A TOTALLY INTEGRATED PUBLICATION, HELPING GRANDPARENTS WITH: THEIR DECISION TO GO TO COURT TO ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS FOR VISITATION OR CUSTODY.
The LEGAL FORMS are included.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

EMANCIPATION HANDBOOK
(Updated:
) WHAT CONSTITUTES EMANCIPATION AND RELEASES A PARENT FROM A CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION? THE MOST-COMPLETE VOLUME OF INFORMATION ON EMANCIPATION EVER OFFERED. INFORMATION ON EVERY STATE AND DC! EMANCIPATION LEGAL FORMS ARE NOW AT THIS SITE![CLICK TO READ MORE]

PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROME (PAS)
(Updated: )WHAT IS PAS? HOW CAN YOU COMBAT IT? EXPERTS PRESENT THE MOST COMPLETE VOLUME OF INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ABOUT PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROME.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT ATTORNEY TO HANDLE YOUR CUSTODY CASE
(Updated: ) THE MOST IMPORTANT "PIECE OF THE PUZZLE" IN WINNING YOUR CUSTODY CASE IS SELECTING THE RIGHT LAWYER! DR. BARRY BRICKLIN AND DR. GAIL ELLIOT, NATIONALLY-KNOWN CHILD CUSTODY EXPERTS, HAVE USED THEIR 40 YEARS OF CUSTODY EXPERIENCE TO HELP YOU SELECT THE ATTORNEY WHO WILL DO THE BEST JOB FOR YOU! [CLICK TO READ MORE]

RELOCATION WITH CHILDREN AFTER DIVORCE
(Updated: )Can you move out of state with your kids? Can you stop your ex from moving out of state with your kids? What are your legal rights and options in regard to relocation? This publication covers relocation from every aspect. IT IS THE MOST-COMPLETE VOLUME OF INFORMATION EVER OFFERED TO PARENTS![CLICK TO READ MORE]

VOLUNTARY TERMINATION of PARENTAL RIGHTS (RELINQUISHMENT)(Updated:
)This publication comes with the Legal Forms necessary to file in any state plus DC. This is the most complete volume of information ever offered to the public on this subject. Shows how to fill out the forms and file them as well as how to represent yourself in court .[CLICK TO READ MORE]

CHILD CUSTODY CHECKLIST
(Updated: )There are many items to think about and consider as you prepare to get involved, or re-involved, in any custody dispute. This list will help you better organize these items. If you energetically follow the Checklist you will significantly help your case! [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Dr. Bricklin and Dr. Elliot want you to have this important checklist so we’ve put it at the bottom of this site---it’s yours WITHOUT COST!

THE CHILD SUPPORT HANDBOOK
(Updated: )Includes ALL states and D.C.--- the most complete volume of information about child support ever offered! Answers questions about every aspect of Child Support, "You will find your answers HERE!" Support guidelines for every state PLUS the rules that let you deviate from these guidelines. YOUR OWN PERSONAL CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATOR---Use it over and over again…forever! YOUR CHOICE OF ONE 15 to 17 page STATE SUPPLEMENT IS INCLUDED! [CLICK TO READ MORE]

THINGS FOR MEN TO BE AWARE OF DURING A CHILD CUSTODY COURT CASE
(Updated: )By nationally-known and respected child custody experts, Dr. Barry Bricklin and Dr. Gail Elliot. MEN AND WOMEN ARE TREATED DIFFERENTLY DURING CHILD CUSTODY COURT CASES AND IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO BE IN A POSITION TO COUNTERACT THESE JUDICIAL BIASES.THIS REPORT HAS BEEN WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR MEN![CLICK TO READ MORE]

THINGS FOR WOMEN TO BE AWARE OF DURING A CHILD CUSTODY COURT CASE
(Updated: )By nationally-known and respected child custody experts, Dr. Barry Bricklin and Dr. Gail Elliot. MEN AND WOMEN ARE TREATED DIFFERENTLY DURING CHILD CUSTODY COURT CASES AND IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO BE IN A POSITION TO COUNTERACT THESE JUDICIAL BIASES.THIS REPORT HAS BEEN WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN![CLICK TO READ MORE]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS A CONSIDERATION IN CHILD CUSTODY
AND VISITATION DECISIONS
(Updated: )An Important Discussion About How Court Systems Handle the Problem of Domestic Violence When Making Child Custody and Visitation Decisions.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

UNMARRIED PARENTS AND CHILD CUSTODY
(Updated: )Once you slip on a wedding ring, the law has you covered-- most state statutes outline rights and responsibilities for married couples. Few comparable statutes exist to guide the unmarried. As an unmarried parent, (alone or with a partner) you have a bit more work to find out: ~ Who has custody of the child? ~ What are your legal rights as a parent? ~ How to enforce those rights? ~ What are your responsibilities as a parent? This Publication covers EVERYTHING you need to know about having children while not being married. [CLICK TO READ MORE]

INTERFERENCE WITH VISITATION AS GROUNDS FOR MODIFYING CUSTODY
(Updated: )“I worked out a visitation plan with my ex when we got divorced, but now she never lets me see the kids.” “The court gave me every-other-weekend and all day Wednesday to be with my daughter but I haven’t seen her in over a year!” How do courts handle custody cases where the custodial parent has continually interfered with the custody and visitation rights of the noncustodial parent?[CLICK TO READ MORE]

ENFORCING YOUR CUSTODY AND VISITATION PLAN WHEN IT IS INTERFERED WITH(Updated: )"What good is it to have court-ordered custody and visitation rights if they are always being interfered with by your ex?"THERE ARE LEGAL PROCESSES AVAILABLE IN ALL 50 STATES THAT WILL HELP DEFEND YOUR CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS! Learn what they are and how you can use them! "It's time for your ex to do what the court says!"[CLICK TO READ MORE]

PARENTING AGREEMENTS/PLANS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW(Updated: )
A Parenting Agreement (also called a Parenting Plan) is a written statement of how the needs of your children are going to be met after divorce. Parenting Plans cover EVERY important area of a child’s life.Each item that should be included is discussed, PLUS our editors have developed a detailed “fill-in-the-blanks” Parenting Agreement that is ready for you to use.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

FATHERS GOING TO CUSTODY COURT IN CANADA(Updated: )

MOTHERS GOING TO CUSTODY COURT IN CANADA(Updated: )

(TWO SEPARATE VERSIONS)

There are 330 total pages, divided into eleven different sections, that can be viewed and printed individually. You will not be rushed--- you will be able to return to the Download Site over and over to view or print the information as you need it (including any new information that is added). THIS PUBLICATION IS DIVIDED INTO THREE CHAPTERS: (1) Everything You Need To Know About Child Custody and Child Support In Canada (2) Specific Help For MEN or WOMEN Involved in a Child Custody Case (3) Custody Cases and Legal Summaries In Canada.[CLICK TO READ MORE]

CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES AS GROUNDS TO MODIFY CUSTODY
(Updated: )
Courts have the power to modify child custody arrangements to meet the needs of the child and to respond to changes in the parents' lives. A parent seeking to change custody through the court usually must show that the conditions have changed substantially since the last custody order. This report discusses in detail everything that you need to know about seeking to modify a custody order because of a "change in circumstances."[CLICK TO READ MORE]

EVERYTHING WOMEN SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TESTIFYING IN CUSTODY COURT
(Updated: )
TIPS AND STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO "Give You the Edge" WHEN TESTIFYING IN FAMILY COURT. This publication will also help your children and your other witnesses be more effective when testifying. (Using this information may very well prove to be the difference between a happy and an unhappy conclusion to your case.)
INCLUDES A SPECIAL CHAPTER FOR "WOMEN ONLY" (See Chapter 9)[CLICK TO READ MORE]

EVERYTHING MEN SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TESTIFYING IN CUSTODY COURT (Updated: )
TIPS AND STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO "Give You the Edge" WHEN TESTIFYING IN FAMILY COURT. This publication will also help your children and your other witnesses be more effective when testifying. (Using this information may very well prove to be the difference between a happy and an unhappy conclusion to your case.)
INCLUDES A SPECIAL CHAPTER FOR "MEN ONLY" (See Chapter 9) [CLICK TO READ MORE]

There are many items to think about and consider as you prepare to get involved, or re-involved, in any custody dispute. This list will help you better organize these items. It has been prepared using all of the training and experience of our 35 years in the field as Custody Evaluators, Expert Witnesses, Authors, and Consultants in Custody Cases all over the United States.Dr. Barry Bricklin and Dr. Gail Elliot (Their biographies are included following the Checklist)

NOTE: Many of these items below are included, in a much more
in-depth manner, in Dr. Bricklin’s and Dr. Elliot’s most famous book, PSYCHOLOGISTS' CHILD CUSTODY STRATEGIES (There is a Brand New Version, one for Men and one for Women). Their book, now in its’ 20th updated edition, has helped thousands and thousands of mothers and fathers gain the custody arrangement that they
had been seeking. (MENS VERISON)(WOMENS VERSION)

Hire the right lawyer, with the right experience, knowledge and training. We have found--during our 35 years in the field—that hiring the correct lawyer is the most important action that you can take. Without the right lawyer nothing seems to work out as well—no matter how much work you put into your case.

Get recommendations for the right lawyer. (From your family lawyer, friends, bar association, etc.)

Make a list of the other person's weaknesses. The other person is usually your spouse or former spouse, but may be grandparents, foster parents, siblings, or even the State.

Make a list of the other person's strengths. This is really important, it is too easy to concentrate on the other person's weaknesses and what they do wrong--here we want you to list what they do right.

Make a list of your strengths.

Make a list of your weaknesses. Be honest. Only you and your lawyer will see the list.

List the strengths in your present position from the view of the judge: job, economics, help from parents, etc.

List the strengths of the other person in his or her present position.

Decide if you should be the first to initiate the suit.

Decide if you should try to settle-the case.

Write out a Draft Custody Plan. List everything that you want as if you will be able to get everything that you want—you won't get everything but making this list is a good start.

Make a list of the negotiable points in your Draft Custody Plan:

Decide if you should start negotiating with the other person.

Make a list of your bargaining chips.

Decide if you should work out a temporary custody plan with the other person.

Find out what criteria your family court looks at when awarding custody.

If the other person is using alienating strategies, put into effect a plan to counteract these strategies.

Decide if the other person may make false allegations in court. What would they be?

Decide how to refute any false allegations.

Make a list of witnesses that you have to refute potential allegations.

Write down, for each witness, how they should dress and act in court.

Decide how you should act in court.

Choose the clothes you will wear in court.

Decide if this is the right time to start dating.

Decide if this is the right time to move in with your new significant other.

Make a list of the marital assets.

Include in the list when each asset came into the marriage.

Include how each asset came into the marriage.

Calculate how much insurance is in-force that would go to you and your child.

Calculate how much insurance you and your child actually need.

Medical coverage?

Write down the education plans for your child and yourself

Make a list of your future potential earnings.

Think about what could happen to increase or decrease your future earnings potential.

Make a list of the other person's estimated future income.

Write down any special earnings potential of the other person.

Decide if your child is being bribed.

If yes, decide on a course of action to counteract these bribes.

Make a list by subject of the important things you have not told your lawyer. You don't want any surprises in court. List arrests, bankruptcy, affairs, fights--everything!

Consider if there is a sickness or disability to be considered.

Make a list of any of the ways that you can help control legal costs.

Decide what to do if the other person wants to relocate.

Decide if you may want to relocate, now or later.

Decide if you need a Custody Evaluation to help your case.

Hire the right evaluator? Get recommendations from your lawyer, friends, etc.

Decide if the other person is trying to "get your goat."

Consider how it would help the other person if you did get angry.

“If you energetically follow the checklist above, dig out all of the necessary answers and write them down, and communicate that information to your lawyer, witnesses, etc., you will significantly help your case!”

We wish you well,

Dr. Barry Bricklin and Dr. Gail Elliot

DR. BARRY BRICKLIN
~~Dr. Bricklin is a psychologist in private practice. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Widener University and has previously served on the faculty of Jefferson University and of Hahnneman University. He has served as a consultant in psychology to the Walter Reed Army Hospital Research Center, to the United States Army, to the New York Academy of Medicine, and to the Columbia Broadcasting System.

~~He is past president of the Philadelphia Society for Personality Assessment and the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists. He has authored books and articles on prognosis in schizophrenia, marital compatibility, epilepsy, the psychology of affiliation, predicting violence and aggression, diet techniques, role-play techniques, hypnosis in surgery, the intercultural use of the Rorschach test, and, of course, custody evaluations.

~~Among the results of his cooperative ventures with his wife Dr. Patricia M. Bricklin are numerous articles and three books. Two of their books have been best sellers, Bright Child-Poor Grades: The Psychology of Underachievement, and Strong Family-Strong Child.

~~Dr. Bricklin created the original scoring scheme for the Hand Test, and co-authored, with Dr. Zygmunt A. Pietrowski, several articles on prognostic criteria for persons suffering from schizophrenia.

~~For over 25 years, Dr. Bricklin has developed various data-based approaches to the decisions which must be made when parents divorce.

~~Dr. Bricklin's book, The Custody Evaluation Handbook is published by Brunner/Mazel and is currently in wide-spread use by mental health professionals in the United States and Canada.

~~Dr. Bricklin is presently Chair of the Executive Operating Committee of the Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE).

DR. GAIL ELLIOT
~~ Dr. Elliot is Head, Child Development and Family Processes Research, Bricklin Associates, the Vice Chair of the Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators and a psychologist in private practice. She has served as a consultant to public and private schools and coordinated multidisciplinary treatment plans. She was responsible for devising for Bricklin Associates an information-processing oriented educational therapy technique and a comprehensive college entrance service for children with serious motivational problems and low self-esteem problems.

~~Dr. Elliot authored a chapter on post-divorce research for The Custody Evaluation Handbook (Brunner/Mazel) and co-authored Parent Perception of Child Profile (PPCP), a widely used custody evaluation instrument. She was responsible for much of the research behind the Bricklin custody instruments, and is co-author with Dr. Bricklin of ACCESS (A Comprehensive Custody Evaluation Standard System) a start-to-finish procedure for conducting a comprehensive custody evaluation. In late 1997 Dr. Elliot co-authored, with Dr. Bricklin, The Bricklin/Elliot Child Custody Evaluation Home-Vist Booklet and authored Assessment of Parenting Skills: Infant and Preschooler (APSIP)